Our Story
Our clothing is designed in Byron bay and hand made with love in Nepal.
We want you to feel good about wearing clothing that is healthy for your body and mind.
After travelling to Nepal in 2018 we fell completely in love with everything about Himalayan Hemp and Wild
grown Nettle.
The texture, the color, the way it feels on the skin....
What we buy has a direct impact on our bodies and the world around us. We want to change the paradigm and
create timeless and elegant clothing to last a lifetime that does not just end up in landfill.
Through this, a vision to create a collection of clothing and accessories that supports the health of ourselves and
for Mother Earth was born...
We choose to work with highest quality plant-based materials; luxury hand woven Hemp, hand loomed Nettle
and GOTS Certified Organic Cotton.
We will continue to expand our range of Garments that are made for comfort, longevity, for durability, and
completely biodegradable to leave the lightest possible footprint.
At Hemp & Nettle we strongly believe in supporting the industries of Hemp and Wild Nettle farming as these
plants give back and leave the soil and surroundings better than before.
We are nature, let us live in harmony.
Sustainability and Ethics
Our Climate is changing and all living beings are feeling the effects...
From our farms to our manufacturing and packaging everything at Hemp & Nettle has been carefully
considered to minimise the negative impacts the fashion industry typically has on our planet. Why can’t this
impact be a positive one?
Not only are our fabrics soft to wear, they are also soft on the earth.
We respect people as much as we respect the planet
All our Hemp and Nettle pieces are made in small batches, by our small team in Nepal.
All our garments have been botanically dyed by hand. This means no chemicals have been used. This is a much
safer process for the staff, the planet, and the people wearing the garments.
This process takes time and skill and is a longer process than if chemicals were used.
There is a lot of care going into each piece of clothing.
Fabrics and Dyes
Hemp
Nettle
Nettle
Hemp can be an environmental savior as it doesn't require much to grow a bountiful crop. It requires little
water, there are no pesticides or herbicides used to grow it, the plant regenerates and aerates the soil beneath
with each growth cycle and it absorbs more carbon dioxide than trees!! A carbon-negative friendly helper.
Using Hemp just
Hemp can be an environmental savior as it doesn't require much to grow a bountiful crop. It requires little
water, there are no pesticides or herbicides used to grow it, the plant regenerates and aerates the soil beneath
with each growth cycle and it absorbs more carbon dioxide than trees!! A carbon-negative friendly helper.
Using Hemp just makes sense... We believe it is time to choose products that help reverse the damage caused to
the environment.
Hemp looks and feels amazing to wear.
Highly durable
Does not contain or shed microplastics
High UV rating
Resistant to mould and mildew
Easy to care for and fast drying
Hypo-allergenic for sensitive skins
And insulates, keeping you warm in winter and cool in summer
Nettle
Nettle
Nettle
The manufacturing of Nettle is a rich indigenous tradition in Nepal, that has been carried out by the local
population for centuries. Nettle is highly revered as it has an abundance of uses both culinarily and functionally.
Nettle grows wild so no farming processes are necessary here, According to the Center for Sustainable Fashion,
Himalaya
The manufacturing of Nettle is a rich indigenous tradition in Nepal, that has been carried out by the local
population for centuries. Nettle is highly revered as it has an abundance of uses both culinarily and functionally.
Nettle grows wild so no farming processes are necessary here, According to the Center for Sustainable Fashion,
Himalayan nettle is the longest fiber currently known to mankind and is considered finer, stronger, and more
elastic than linen.
Often people feel protected, and connected back to nature when wearing Nettle. It holds a special resonance
that we have not found in any other textile. Its earthy colour comes naturally due to the age at when the nettle
was harvested so often there is a blend of dark and light between each piece, therefore each piece is unique.
This cardigan is hand crafted by our talented team of women in the remote villages of Nepal.
100% Organic wild grown Himalayan Nettle
Hand spun yarn
Sustainably sourced
Antimicrobial, antibacterial and fire retardant
High tensile strength and a loft similar to that of cotton
Nettle fibre is extremely absorbent
Perfect weight / transeasonal
More environmentally friendly than cotton
Breathable, hypoallergenic, naturally moisture-wicking and odour resistant
The fiber is not just sustainable; it actually improves the environment in which it grows by helping to control
erosion and preventing deadly landslides
Elegant, fine and durable
Dyes
Nettle
Dyes
Our fabrics have been botanically hand dyed by hand with vegetables using avocado seeds Walnut husks, wild
Indigo, and Pomegranate.
The colours will slightly vary between each batch giving you beautiful unique pieces.
These fabrics are amazing for all skin types, offer protection, and are so soft, and comfortable [without
sacrificing style].